πNew for 2025-2026π
πNew for 2025-2026π
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π¬ Focus Communications Module: Through this module, users can compose messages and post announcements through smails, SMS messages, and phone calls. Messages can also be scheduled to be sent at a later date or saved as a draft. All incoming and outgoing messages are stored for review and sending or viewing replies.Β
π Check out the Focus FAQ!
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Basic Tasks
π₯ Basic Navigation
π₯ Searching for Students
π Focus App for Staff
π Access and Login to Focus
π Teacher Navigation & Preferences Guide
π Student Info Search
π Searching for More Than One Student
π More Search Options
π Comprehensive Student Search Guide
π Print Class List
π₯ Viewing Student Information
π Student Alert Icons
π₯ View Student Transportation Routes
π Rename Course Sections
π Teacher Communication
π Create a Customized List
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Attendance & Seating Charts
π₯ Taking Attendance
πTaking Attendance Guide
π Attendance Chart
π Add Absences
π HS Teacher Completion Attendance
π Attendance Administration Report
π Teacher Attendance Guide
π Sub Verification Sheets
π Seating Chart Guide
π₯ How to Create a Grid Seating Chart
π₯ How to Create a Freeform Seating Chart
πΌAttendance & Grading
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Grading
π Gradebook Settings and Guide
π Gradebook Legend
π₯ Grading Categories
π Gradebook Categories
π₯ Creating Assignments
π Gradebook Assignments
π₯ Entering Grades
π Gradebook Reports
π Gradebook Groups
π How to Submit an Electronic Grade Change
π Canvas to Focus PassbackΒ Guide
π Importing Categories and/or Assignments
π GPA Settings and Calculations
π Letter Grade Definition & Use
π Transfer Grades for Internal CPS Students
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Midterm/End of Quarter Marks
πΌMark Reporting
π Posting Grades
π₯ Gradebook Reports
π₯ Posting Grades
π₯ Gradebook Settings
π₯ Entering Comments
π― Discipline
π Discipline Referral Manual
π How to Initiate a Discipline Referral
π How to Complete a Log Entry
π₯ How to Complete a Log Entry
πΌTips & Tricks
πΌDiscipline & Log Entries
β CommunicationsΒ
πΌCommunications
πComposing Messages for Teachers
πUsing Templates for Teachers
πUsing Announcements for Teachers
πAutomatic Translations for Teachers
πUsing SMS Messages for Teachers
πText-to-Speech Calls for Teachers
πSending a Sign Up for Teachers
πSending a Poll for Teachers
πSettings for Teachers
πTeachers Guide to Communicating Through Focus
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SSS Module
π SSS Module Navigation Guide
π Section 504 Plans and Referrals
π OH Caseload and Services
π Special Education Events
π Access IEP/504/LEP
π LEP
β Basic Navigation
π Get Help from Canvas Support
π Access Training Services Portal
π Customize Course Dashboard
π Add Profile Picture
π Adjust Email Notifications
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Content Creation
π Attach File to Announcement
π Copy Announcement to Courses
π Use the Rich Content Editor
π Create External Hyperlinks
π Create Internal Course Hyperlinks
π Upload & Embed Image
π Upload Document
π Use the Accessibility Checker
π Validate Links
β Course Flow
π Add a Module
π Duplicate a Module
π Move/Reorder Modules
π Publish a Module
π Add Course ContentΒ
π Add Text Header
β Settings & Sharing
π Set Up Class Passback with Focus
π How to Import Course Content
π How to Validate Links
π Select Homepage
π Add Image to Course Card
π Add Announcements to Home Page
π Link Sections
π Adjust Course Navigation Links
π Copy Content to Other Courses
β Assignments & Grade Sync
π Set Up Grade Categories (aka Assignment Groups)
π Create Grade Rules
π Add/Edit Assignment Details
π Select Student Submission Type
π External App Assignment (aka vendor tools)
π Create Extra Credit
π Create Peer Reviews
β Grading & Feedback
π Gradebook Use
π View Options
π Icon & Color Codes
π Add/Edit Grades
π Create Missing Submission Policy
π Create Late Submission Policy
π Use the SpeedGrader
β New Quizzes
π Create a New Quiz
π Upload Questions
π Create Fill-In the Blank Questions
π Create Matching QuestionsΒ
π Create Multiple Choice Questions
π Create Multiple Answer Questions
π Add Feedback to Questions
π Grade New QuizzesΒ
π Create Item Banks
β Google Integration
π Create a Google Assignment
π Attach files to a Google AssignmentΒ
π Sharing Permissions
π Originality Reports
β Group Work & Collab
π Add a Group Set
π Create Groups AutomaticallyΒ
π View Content & Student ActivityΒ
π Google Drive Collaboration
π Create a Course Page
π Create a Course Conference
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Miragrating from Schoology
π Join our asynchronous course, Securly for CPS Teachers
πΌοΈ Kickoff Session Presentation
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Before Class
π CPS Securly Quick Start Guide
π₯ Logging In & Getting Started
π Securly Classroom Cheat Sheet
π Securly Userguide
π₯ Class Options
π₯ Access Plans
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During Class
π₯ Β Schedule & Start a Class
π₯ Β Using Push URL
π₯ Β Using Site Lock
π₯ Β Locking Student Screens & Device View
π₯ Β Sharing Teacher Screen
π₯ Β Sharing Student ScreenΒ
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After Class
π Class Session Summaries
π₯ Opting out of Class Session Summary Email
π Creating a Gmail Label & Filter for Class Session Summary
π₯ Manage Content with Weblinks
π₯ Monitoring Students and Running a Class
π₯ Using Student Groups
π Feature Guide by Focus Area
β Gmail
π₯Β Gmail Overview
πΒ Getting Started with the Basics
πΒ Advanced Options
πΒ Contacts
πΒ Composing Email and Important Features
π Set a Vacation Reply Rule
π Using Categories
π Add a Signature
π Creating Labels (folders) to Organize Gmail
πΒ Mark or unmark Spam in Gmail
πΒ Forward an Email
πΒ Delegate your Mailbox (Proxy)
πΒ Create Rules to Filter Gmail
π Β Group Emails into Conversations
πΒ Create a Gmail Template
πΒ Sync to a Mobile Device
πΒ How to Handle Drive Phishing Scams
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Chrome
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Chrome
π₯Β Chrome Overview
π Tips for Using Tabs and Shortcuts in Chrome Browser
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Calendar
β
Calendar
π Calendar Cheat Sheet
π Tips to Manage Your Time in Calendar
π Tips to Collaborate in Calendar
π Tips to Manage Calendar Events in Gmail
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Meet
β
Meet
π Getting Started with Google MeetΒ
π Tips to Collaborate During Video Meetings
π Tips to Manage Your Audio and Video
π Tips to Control Meeting Access and Participation
π Tips to Share Content in a Video Meeting
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